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Hormones: Dealing with PMS on steroids!
I am sure that all men will agree with me: talking about her hormones is a touchy subject, even if you are not dealing with fertility issues. It has taken me many attempts to write these words as I was … Continue reading
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Rabbits
Mother Nature has a “formula” for life continuation that, let’s face it, has been working very well for the past few thousand years. This formula is easy: mix the right elements and every life form on Earth will have the … Continue reading
Dr. Google, PHD
I have to admit: Yes, we have “consulted” with Dr. Google, PHD. Many times, too many times… And the consultation was normally done following the “referral” of Dr. Myfriendknowsbetter, Md. I believe I am more pragmatic than my wife is … Continue reading
Two weeks
Anxiety. Nervousness. Fear. These were common feelings for me during the dreaded two weeks between the embryo transfer to the first blood result. There was no easy way around it since we knew there was a firm date, set in … Continue reading
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Control? What Control?
This is probably the most difficult thing to realize in this whole process: we do not have control over the outcome. No matter what we do. We may try to come-up with some ways to have the perception we are … Continue reading
The wrong side of the chart
Nerve wrecking. I think there is no better way to describe the day we are expected to get the first pregnancy results. We had three positives and what seem to be too many negatives. The feeling of a negative result … Continue reading
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It’s a couple’s thing
One thing was really clear to me since the beginning of our many treatments: this journey is ours. Not hers. Not mine. OURS! And that we are in it for one thing and one thing only: to have the privilege … Continue reading
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